ZOO

Being summer and all Alexander Jordan(and his camera) and I decided to make the most of the nice weather and take a trip to colchester Zoo!

Before we even got out to see the animals i found my way to the gift shop! its always the best part, especially when you find hats like these!!

Jordan and his new best friend!

Jordan being the photographer that he is managed to take some good snaps, obv not quite on par with my amazing iphone pics but there alright...

...ok maybe they are better than mine. Not only did he manage to take some wicked pictures, he had to go one step further to better me with this awesome video of the Sea Lions! i did find the music though! Anyway its a really nice little video so i suggest you all have a watch! 

caréner from alexander jordan on Vimeo.

Isn't it dreamy? To see more of Alexander Jordan's work check out his website or have a read of his blog.

THE SURVIVAL GUIDE

About a year ago now i came across this book online i was able to read the 1st chapter and was impressed with how brutally honest and realistic it was! Already in the first chapter it gave a brilliant insight into the industry!

I purchased it a while ago now and have still not got round to reading it properly but i think its time i did! I'll come back with a review of it soon. 

THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE

I can't wait to see this film! Something to look forward to...

WALKING IN MY MIND

A couple of days ago i had some time to wander around london by myself, id seen the posters around advertising the latest exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, Walking in my Mind and decided to check it out. Before i even got into the gallery the trees along South Bank were wrapped up in red and white poker dotted fabric which seemed to fit in with the image used to advertise the exhibition...

It Started well as i managed to get in for free due to the ticket machine being broken was pretty happy about that as it managed to save me £6.00! (thats like 3 iced vanilla lattes!)  I wasnt too sure what to expect but the idea of 10 different artists using art and instalations to represent what goes on in their minds was intriguing to me. I think its really interesting to see how different people interpret the same brief and the with mind being such a complex and broad subject, so personal too each artist, i assumed it would be a varied and possibly quite bizarre exhibition...

and...i was right. The installations ranged from the a sweet little hut containing kitch ornanments, notebooks and drawings with a record player blaring out music showing a sort of childhood nostalgia to a vulgar room packed with what could simply be described as junk representing the mind storing all its clutter, thoughts and experiences... and hard core porn, in no sort of order.      

The above picture shows a walkthrough of what is meant to be seen as the brain. It was made out of card and tape creating a sort of cave like room which contained items such as photos, foiled people and books representing the different memories and thoughts stored in the mind.

I managed to sneak a few pictures on my iphone not really the best shots but i had to be discrete! Its an interesting exhibition and i really enjoyed my time looking around it and into creative minds! So go check it out for yourself! 

FINALLY

Managed to pick up the new copy of notion magazine at WH Smiths today! Wanted to make sure i have it in the collection as i was assisting on the Puma Advert featured on the inside!

Make sure you go get a copy!! its a great read and features the adventures of Emma Bell in New York for the Designers Against aids Event which showcased the collection I helped make! Look out for my name in the Speacial Thanks to section as well!! 

VIDEOING

To pass sometime today me and my boyfriend Alexander Jordan decided to have some fun creating a little tribute to Michael Jackson! A quivering bloke, an iphone, and a moonwalk later we got this...

FUN TIMES

RE-VAMP

I have had a little re-vamp of the blog today neatened it up a bit, a good spring clean! It has taken me quite a few hours messing around with html codes and what not but I think its turned out alright though! I now have links down the side to my C.V, Biography and Website so its now less cluttered down the side! I've been all over the place with this blog recently so having a nice tidy up makes me feel a lot better about it! Hope you all like! 

CHANGE OF PLAN

Im not moving anymore. I figured after all this time id rather keep my followers and stay here. I have a website up! just a simple lightroom layout until mine gets designed! currently waiting for my friend Gemma to design my logo and what not so hopefully have a revamp soon! check out the new website until then though www.emmabox.com.

GETTING THERE

My website Isn't up and running yet like i hoped it would be. I have the domain emmabox.com and have built a quick basic site up on lightroom untill my final one gets designed (with the help of my wonderful boyfriend). So all i need to do now is find some where to host it. This is the problem when it comes to starting a website i don't really have that much of a clue so if anyone out there knows and good web hosting sites feel free to let me know! 

Heres a little look at how the website is coming along as i said its just a basic portfolio to have up until i have a decent branded one made up which all being well should be up my nov/dec. 

If anyone has any advice on building websites feedback would be much appreciated!!!

Been a while (shamefully)

I hate it when people start a post with this but i have to admit I've been pretty poor with the blog updates since uni finished! I have been a bit all over the place with a trip to Malta and various places up n down the country! I do hope to get back on top of things very soon though what with my collection looming close by!

I blogged a while ago now about a Puma shoot i assisted on with Emma Bell for an advert in Notion Magazine, well the issue is out now so here are the final images...


I have also just purchased a domain name for my website! EXCITING! Hopefully in the next few hours i shall have my first (basic until the proper one gets made) website up and running at www.emmabox.com so check it out tomorrow!

I think thats about all i have to say for now!